The French General Directorate of Public Finance has become the target of a serious cyber attack, with unauthorized access and theft of taxpayer data. The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that investigations have revealed access to and extraction of information from the tax authority’s systems.
According to an anonymous source, the breach occurred in late June. Although the identity of the attackers has not yet been confirmed, investigations are ongoing to determine the specific details of the attack’s scope and the exact number of individuals affected. The findings of these investigations will be published subsequently, with evidence currently being gathered regarding the manner in which the attack was carried out.
According to the French Breaches platform, which tracks cyber incidents in France, the attack affected almost 700,000 taxpayers. The data includes information on both individuals and businesses. French authorities have not yet officially confirmed this figure, but it represents a significant number of citizens and businesses whose data was exposed to risk.
Affected users will receive individual notifications detailing the data that may have been accessed or extracted from the system. Along with this information, each affected user will receive guidance on precautionary measures to take to protect their personal data and prevent potential future misuse.
The Ministry of Finance stresses the importance of transparency in this process, stating that all relevant information will be made available to the public once the investigations are complete. Citizens are advised to exercise caution and regularly check their financial statements for any irregularities that may be linked to this incident.
